3. Your mask protects other people, and other people’s masks protect you, but they are not a replacement for other critically important things like staying home, frequently washing your hands with soap and water, and maintaining your distance from other people (6 feet / 2 meters).

4. Please donate professional masks to hospitals (or sew them at home and then donate them using that link!). We are advocating for homemade masks.

What Homemade Mask Material Is Best?

Based on the data, we recommend using a combination of cotton material and a paper towel but any mask is much better than no mask. This DIY guide will show you many different ways to quickly make and clean a protective homemade mask.